perch
noun
a pole or rod, usually horizontal, serving as a roost for birds.
has been perching
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present perfect progressiveof perch (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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On the heels of the death of his longtime mate Jackie, bald eagle Shadow has been perching, singing and lounging at his Big Bear nest with a new companion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
